Your Daily Beach Therapy from Ocean's Reach
Courtesy of Sarah, Wiles, Amy and Scott J. — Joan R.’s extremely talented grandkids!
Wonder if they’ve heard this one from Lemony Snicket?
If an optimist had his left arm chewed off by an alligator, he might say in a pleasant and hopeful voice, “Well this isn’t too bad, I don’t have a left arm anymore but at least nobody will ever ask me if I’m left-handed or right-handed,” » Read more
Thanks to our friends at Sanibel Community Church for the gorgeous photo! » Read more
An alluring work of art is inspired by a historic icon, the Sanibel Lighthouse, and love for a family member.
Our guest, Susan, shares a picture of “the gorgeous stained glass artwork” her sister-in-law Debbie and brother Greg, made for her and exclaims, “What a work of love! They’ve stayed at Ocean’s Reach twice and are all looking forward to coming back in the fall.”
Thank you, » Read more
Many of our guests marvel at the beautiful photography shared by long-time guest, Frank Liberti. Through his lens, we’re able to appreciate the natural beauty of our area even more.
This year, Frank was kind enough to let us feature his photography in our newly renovated Ocean’s Reach office, prompting all sorts of “ooh’s and aah’s” from guests as we welcome them to Sanibel Island.
We just learned that another of his photos, » Read more
Visitors to Sanibel during our “high season” winter months know that traffic can back up to a frustrating degree.
City officials have embarked upon testing a number of pilot traffic management strategies this year. The plan includes changing traffic patterns with technology, education, planning and exploring the reconfiguration of certain roads.
Social media, videos and brochures have been part of their 2016 Traffic Communication Strategy. This past week, » Read more
It’s one of our favorite fun-filled family events on the island!
For the past 22 years, the Children’s Education Center of the Islands has hosted its Spring Festival. The festival will be held at Sanibel City Park, next to the playground on Periwinkle Way on Saturday, March 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. All families are invited. The festivities will begin with a free Easter egg hunt for children of all ages. » Read more
Springtime is wonderful at Ocean’s Reach, and never more so than we get to enjoy some of our favorite beach beauties!
Many of you will recognize John who works at our Front Desk and has helped us welcome hundreds of families over the years.
It was recently our turn to welcome his family here! Pictured from left to right: his lovely daughter Tracy, gorgeous granddaughters Camdyn, » Read more
Easter Weekend Church Services
Chapel by the Sea
Maundy Thursday(includes Holy Communion) 4:00pm
Good Friday 12:00pm
Easter Sunday 11:00am
https://www.captivachapel.com/
Saint Isabel Catholic Church
Holy Thursday 5:00pm
Good Friday 3:00pm
Holy Saturday 8:00pm
Easter Sunday 7:00am 9:00am 11:00am
https://www.saintisabel.org/
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ
Good Friday 1:00pm
Easter Sunday 7:45am 9:00am 11:00am
https://www.sanibelucc.org/
Sanibel Community Church
Easter Sunday 6:30am (on the causeway next to bridge closest to Fort Myers)
At Sanibel Community Church Periwinkle Way 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am
https://sanibelchurch.com/
Saint Michael & » Read more
The invasion of exotic Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades has created monumental problems for native fauna.
Ian Bartoszek, a biologist with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, has extensive experience in the collection and identification of amphibians and reptiles across the Greater Everglades ecosystem.
He will be speaking as part of the 2016 Ding Darling Lecture Series. His two “Pythons in Paradise: Collaborative Burmese Python Research in SW Florida” presentations begin at 10 a.m. » Read more
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Awesome resort. Everything is there. All my favorite things: palm trees, beach, shells, water. Everything you need is right there. Staff is friendly and helpful. The staff will bring you anything you... MORE
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